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Name:
Leeyong Soo
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Occupation:
Sub-editor most of the time; freelance translator and writer other times; fashion DIYer, jewellery designer and blogger in spare time!
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When did you first start getting crafty and creative with fashion?

I have made clothes since I was about 7, although those were for my toys. I started sewing for myself in high school when I was about 14. Lots of craft adventures and mishaps later, here I am! DIY and upcycling is not only a hobby but a more eco-friendly way of enjoying fashion.

Who are your favorite fashionistas and designers?

I love Toni Maticevski's most recent collection and Valentino has been amazing lately too. I don't have any favourite fashionistas really, but I love checking out street snaps - Miroslava Duma is always interesting and Iris Apfel is probably my all-time favourite. All those accessories!

What are your ultimate style tips?

Don't follow trends - unless you genuinely like them and they suit you. Experiment to see what you feel comfortable wearing (one reason I shop at op shops - so I can play around with my style on the cheap!).

If you could borrow one thing from a celebrities wardrobe, what & who would you choose?

I don't really follow celebrities but anyone with good hair gets my attention as my own is baby-fine and the bane of my existence!

Which fashion blogs do you love to read?

A Pair and a Spare, Tales of Endearment and my friends' blogs here in Melbourne, including Esme and the Laneway, Cecylia.com, Recycled-Fashion.com and iolanthegabrie.com

Do you do any other crafts and what are your hobbies?

DIY and blogging take up most of my spare time - otherwise I'm out looking through op shops or flea markets to find my next project!

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

Check out my jewelery website wildernessbazaar.com

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What's your favorite...

Favorite TV Show:
Game of Thrones
Favorite Band:
Don't really have any but I have Pandora tuned to The Smiths, Brit Rock and Tricky channels at the moment
Favorite City:
Tokyo
Favorite Movie:
Room with a View
Favorite Magazine:
Peppermint (I write for them, so I'm a bit biased...)
Favorite Fashion Brand:
Don't have one
Favorite Color:
Red or bright pink
Favorite Shop:
Op shops! (Thrift stores)